news and reviews (Page 159)

Liverpool Acoustic has been contacted about some opportunities for local acoustic musicians to get gigs outside the city. Acoustic Magic Clear Blue Skies is the name of the acoustic duo which has created the Acoustic Magic event. Derek and Hairy(!) are looking for artists from across the UK and aroundContinue Reading

For those of you who don’t buy the Liverpool Echo, or those who buy it and don’t read it from cover to cover, we thought we’d tell you that Liverpool Acoustic has been featured within its pages. No, not in the classified section, but in Jade Wright’s popular Friday musicContinue Reading

OK, so you’ve been out to a cracking acoustic event every night of the week since Sunday. It’s now Friday so tonight you’ll go out to Music@Mocha or the Eggy Jam. But afterwards you’ll find yourself lying in bed wondering how you’re going to fill your Saturday night. The thoughtContinue Reading

Lovers of acoustic music in Liverpool are truly spoilt for choice! Just when we thought we couldn’t squeeze any more events into the Liverpool Acoustic diary along comes yet another brand new night. And it’s weekly too! MochAcoustic launches on Tuesday 2nd September at the Mocha Lounge (hence the name,Continue Reading

OK, I know last month we posted a news item about the brand new Satori & Song night (hosted by the lovely Hannah Platt)… And I know that was followed up by a review of the night (which takes place on the last Thursday each month)… But, heck, it’s suchContinue Reading

The good folk of Manchester’s new WomenFolk group are extending the long arm of friendship along the M62 and inviting Liverpool’s music-making women folk to join them for their inaugural meeting. What is WomenFolk? It’s a supportive community for women making acoustic and roots-based music What do they do? •Continue Reading

According to today’s radio report, this coming weekend will see Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s busiest of the year as thousands of people flee Liverpool, Merseyside and the Northwest for sunnier climes and warmer weather. Those people left behind have the Mathew Street Festival to look forward to. And if you’reContinue Reading